Cormac granted Abbott a time out, but he didn’t accept his resignation request, “I’ll give you a three-month vacation. Enjoy your holiday as much as possible. I’ll let you go, only if you insisted to resign after the vacation.”
Abbott knew Cormac needed people to help him in the company now. Cormac rarely came to the office because Loredana’ due was near, and Cormac spent most of his time in the hospital with Loredana.
It could trouble Cormac if Abbott left now, but he couldn’t function properly at work either if he stayed. He said softly, “I’m so sorry.”
“It’s alright,” Cormac waved his hand, “Go get a fund from the Finance Department. You haven’t got any time off before, so the company is going to pay for your vacation this time.”
“But…” Abbott wanted to reject Cormac’s offer. He had caused the company to lose money, so, of course, he can’t take the money Cormac offered him. However, Cormac was getting impatient, “Take it. Don’t negotiate with me.”
Abbott had no choice but accepted the money.
Cormac waved his hand. At the same time, his phone on the desk rang. Cormac picked up the phone. It was from Loredana.
Loredana asked Cormac to help Theresa out. Now that Abbott was gone, Cormac needed to do everything by himself. Plus, he needed to deal with what Abbott left. How he was going to find time to get a caregiver for Theresa?
Cormac hadn’t done anything like this before.
“Abbott.”
Cormac stopped Abbott when he tried to open the door, “Do me a favour, please.”
Abbott said, “Sure. Anything.”
Cormac sent Abbott to go looked for Theresa and helped her to find a reliable caregiver.
Abbott promised Cormac and left the office.
Theresa didn’t go to visit Loredana. Elizabeth was discharged from the hospital, and nobody was taking care of her at the moment. She needed to be attended to all the time since she had difficulties walking. Theresa was worried that it could disturb Loredana if she brought Elizabeth along to visit Loredana.
So, Theresa waited at the hospital where she helped Elizabeth with her hospital discharge procedure.
Abbott drove to the hospital and found them.
“Come with me. I’ll send you there,” Abbott walked over.
Theresa said, “Thanks for your help.”
Abbott helped Theresa to get Elizabeth into the car after they got out of the hospital. He got into the driver seat and said, “I knew a reliable caregiver centre, and their caregiver were well-trained and highly capable. You should be able to find someone you need there.”
Theresa explained, “I’m not familiar with this city. I really appreciate your help.”
“Nah, it’s nothing. Cormac’s wishes are my command.”
Abbott smiled and said.
Theresa didn’t say anything else. Soon, it went quiet inside the car. Everyone in the car remained silent. The traffic was heavy during the daytime. They were stuck in the traffic for almost an hour before they arrived at the centre.
Abbott was familiar with the place and people here. They got invited to the General Manager’s office once they arrived at the centre. The staff in the centre knew they were important guests. “How may I help you this time?” the General Manager got a glass of water for them.
Abbott stopped him and told Theresa, “Ms. Gordon, let him know what’s your requirement and he will find you a suitable candidate for the job.”
Theresa didn’t make a decision right away. Instead, she asked for Elizabeth’s opinion. After all, Elizabeth was the direct client of the caregiver. Elizabeth had to like the person she hired.
The General smiled, “Name your requirement. Our caregivers are well-trained.”
Elizabeth said, “I need someone hardworking, and lively, in terms of her characteristic.”
Elizabeth had difficulties walking, and she spent most of her time at home. She didn’t like to be bored. So she wanted someone hardworking and talkative to take care of her.
“Any requirement on the age?” the General Manager asked.
Elizabeth thought about it a little then replied, “Anything will do.”
Age wasn’t an important criterion. The most important thing was if the person carried the qualities Elizabeth liked or not.
The General Manager smiled and said, “Please wait for a moment while I get some candidates here. Then, you can choose from there.”
“Sure,” said Abbott.
The General Manager walked out of the office, then came back with five women. All of them aged around forty years old, except for the last one. The last girl was young, very young. She had long black hair, and she braided them into two parts. The girl looked pretty, and she was an attention grabber among the row of middle-aged women.
The General Manager gave her a special introduction, “She’s from one of the villages in the rural area. She’s the eldest in the family, and she’s got two younger brothers and a sister. She stopped going to school and came out to work because her family was poor. She’s young, but she’s hardworking and quite talkative.”
Abbott waved his hand, “I don’t think she’s the one.”
It wasn’t because Abbott looked down on the girl, nor he didn’t want to give her a chance. Abbott felt like a young caregiver wasn’t suitable for the job. They needed a hardworking person. A young girl might not be able to do the job right.
So many breadwinners of the family ended up getting together with the young caregiver in those soapy dramas.
Of course, Abbott wasn’t referring to Armand. He just felt like it wasn’t appropriate.
Elizabeth said, “I thought she was fine,” she added, “How old are you?”
The young caregiver replied, “I’m nineteen this year.”
The girl sounded loud and clear. It gave Elizabeth a good impression.
“You’re so young. What’s your name?” Elizabeth asked again.
“It’s Dora,” the young caregiver smiled and answered.
Elizabeth nodded.
The General Manager didn’t dare to introduce her anymore. The girl came in with the help of a friend of the General Manager. So many families had rejected her because she was young and pretty. A family that could afford a caregiver was usually well-off. They were afraid of scandals that might happen if they hired a young caregiver at home. So, being young as a caregiver wasn’t exactly a plus point. The General Manager always tried to sell her whenever someone came to look for a caregiver. He wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible.
However, based on Abbott’s reaction just now, the General Manager didn’t dare to sell the girl to Abbott anymore. So, he introduced the other caregivers to Abbott, “They are experienced in taking care of the old folks. They are hardworking, and quite bubbly as well.”
Dora was clear about her situation. She didn’t have a degree, so her salary was usually low. But the salary of a caregiver was pretty high, especially a caregiver from this centre. It was higher than the market price because of the recognition from the previous employers. She only got into this centre because someone helped her. If she wasn’t hired by anyone, she might have to leave the centre.
The opportunities of getting picked were getting lesser by days. Dora had to grab every chance she got.
Dora approached Elizabeth, “Can I call you grams? You’re almost the same age as my grandmother. I’m here for almost three months. Many families didn’t like me because I’m young, and they’re afraid that I couldn’t get things done. But in fact, I’m very hardworking, and I can do almost anything.”
The General Manager usually won’t allow them to talk during the session, but he had to get rid of Dora as soon as possible, so he let her be. He hoped that Dora could somehow persuade Elizabeth to hire her. Elizabeth turned and looked at Theresa, “Theresa, what do you think?”
“I don’t mind, as long as you like her,” Theresa didn’t want to interfere or influence Elizabeth’s choice. Theresa only wanted Elizabeth to be happy.
“I think she’s alright. It’s not easy to find a job coming from a poor family. I’ll think of it as doing charity. How do you say?” Elizabeth looked at Theresa and asked her.
Theresa replied, “Anything you like.”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.